Darrin Glenn Johnson

Darrin Glenn Johnson went to be with his mother and grandparents on the morning of January 3, 2025, in Tulsa, OK.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Arkansas City, There will be a visitation from 9-10 AM Friday, prior to services. Private graveside services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, donations may be left in the care of the funeral home.

Darrin was born on May 29, 1968, in Arkansas City, KS, to parents Melvin and Millie (Bilyeu) Johnson. He started school at IXL, and in 1977 the family moved to Cedar Vale, where he graduated from high school. Then he got a job at Ark City packing plant until it closed, and then he took A and P classes at Cowley College. He then worked at McDonald's until he had to leave for health reasons. Darrin enjoyed music and finding new artists to listen to, was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, and enjoyed the KC Royals, WWE, and old sitcoms. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone.

He is survived by his father, Melvin; sister Liz Smith (Andy); brother Stoney Johnson; uncles Robert Johnson and Rex Johnson; and aunt Ellen Simon; nieces and nephews Kaitlyn, Dalton, Trevor, Devon, Gage, and Korie.

He is preceded in death by his mother and niece, Kyndell Smith and nephew Dallas Smith.